Calorie intake is too high or too low?
Hi. I am trying to calculate my necessary caloric intake per day. I weigh 205 pounds have a Body Fat count of 23% and am 5 10 in height. According to online charts it says my intake should be about 3300 calories based on a medium level of activity. Now I am trying to lose 25 pounds of body fat while retaining muscle in 12 weeks, to get to my target weight of 180. My question is should I be calculating my caloric intake based on 205 pounds or on 180? It seems like I should do it on 205 so I wont be be starving myself but I am not sure. Also, once I determine this number will reducing my calorie intake by 500 calories a day and increasing my exercise regimen to burn 500 calories a day get me to my attainable goal? If there is a trainer out there who is willing to answer these questions for me I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
I would cut your calories down to 1500 and continue the work outs.
